New Interior

[Eh_nigma]

Hey all...

So, first thing I'm doin while on leave? Guttin the inside and throwing something new down. This morning she's in the garage, comepletely stripped - minus the dash - and I think that even that may be leaving for a while...

I'll do my best to have pics up at the end of the day to show the progress...

Edge.

[Eh_nigma]

Just finished for the day... wow!

I finished the initial red-leather for the top part of the console... a bit of fiberglassing too... the bottom half has been cut, and tomorrow the 'vents' will be fiberglassed and black leather thrown onto that...

The 'flat decking' where the back seats were measured up and I'll be welding the initial grate hopefully tomorrow.

I measured out the 'kick panels' for the doors as well. Tomorrow the two pieces of stainless steel will be cut, then sent for sandblasting. "Racing Reaper" will be left polished on the driver side. Problem is the cut for the reflector may pose some problems. We'll see.

The new shifter shaft is being sent away for chroming as well... should have that in a couple days. As well, the shift knob will be sent for sand blasting as well once the "kick panels" are ready.

Oh, and I had a couple beers too..

[acold7dusta]

no pics?

[cavaliers60]

SEE!!! This is what I need help on! lol I don't know how to do any of this... Well, I probably could, but not on my own...

[Eh_nigma]

View this morning from the trunk...
The back being measured for the flat deck plates...
And the dynomat being thrown in (not finished)...

More pictures tonight...

[pimpalero2003]

SEE!!! This is what I need help on! lol I don't know how to do any of this... Well, I probably could, but not on my own...
throw some beer or cash i can do it mines been done for like a year and nothing has chipped !!

[clutch1]

Nice interior trim pieces, that's how I had mine painted, and had some red cloth for the cloht trim pieces in the doors.
I like it!
Should end up pretty tight, from the looks of it!

[StockAlero00]

Lookin' good so far. There are ripples on my dashboard. Be a good idea for me to get that fixed before trying to trade my car in. Don't ya think?

[Oldsnut]

Looks great so far Eh nigma.

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks for the support!


Well, slight delay… as oppose to using a grated sheet of steel, 4 pieces total, I’m just going to get a single piece of stainless steel cut and weld that in… though, it’s going to take about a week… which is alright. In that time I can finish the door panels and get to work on finishing the floor consol and sneak in a trip to Calgary on the weekend. But, other than that, a lot was still finished today.

Time for a beer.

[Eh_nigma]

Picked up the new piece of stainless steel to use as the foundation for the floor. As well, ordered the new speaker covers for the doors today, and began to cut the holes for the 6 1/2"ers... what else... ...todays a recovery day, someone's birthday party was just a bit to wild, and walking in at 8 am... whooooo...

[Eh_nigma]

Worked a bit on the top part of the floor console. This is just the back half... but you see some of the fiberglassing and the new shape around the cup holder (the lips removed).

Since that picture, the red's trimmed and black will be put over top of the rest.

[kwhauck]

nice work....

[AftermathAlero]

nice job, but is that fiberglass reinforced where the ebrake is. like 2-3 layers? not just 1 single layer? If not.. i hope no one or anything ever touches that spot. it will be fragile to the touch. Or the heat can warp the shape of it.

[HazMatt24]

I'm not a fan of red but the workmanship looks great. Good Job

[Eh_nigma]

Thank on the compliments... as for the fiberglass, where the lip was cut there are 2 layers, that are overlapped with 3 layers where the e-break was.

[mrmike]

Where is the ebrake going to go?

[AftermathAlero]

Where is the ebrake going to go?

who needs ebrakes? we got auto's .. well most of the people anyways. I don't think i ever recall even using mine once.

[Eh_nigma]

e-break is servo operated... 2 way momentary swith

[cavaliers60]

throw some beer or cash i can do it mines been done for like a year and nothing has chipped !!

how much cash??? :lol:

[clutch1]

e-break is servo operated... 2 way momentary swith

Oooh, fancy!

[mrmike]

cool. I've never used mine either come to think of it.

[natedawg9640]

mines worn out... lol

[Ghadsphi]

Only time I use my ebrake is if I'm working on the car and need it out of park and don't want it to move, or more frequently if I just passed a cop going a little too fast and need to slow down without tripping the brake lights and shouting LOOK AT ME I WAS SPEEDING!

[greenbastard]

mine doesn't hold on slopes anymore. i use it for parking... ...and for fun...

[Satsuriku]

lol dude and your doing this here in Lethbridge? right on man!! i thought i was going to have the only modded alero here!! haha, ill have to come by and see it this weekend buddy!!

[Eh_nigma]

This weekend man, I'm headin up to Banff and Calgary for a few socials - vacation and all - the next weekend it's out to Vancouver for some fishing. HOWEVER, monday to friday I'm in Lethbridge, in the garage basically from 9 until 9. Feel free... PM me and I'll give you directions. Update with pics is coming up soon.

[Eh_nigma]

Here's a few updates... the new floor measured up in the back...
...working on the material...
...top of the console at first... and progressing until it was finished...

The red/black break will be turning into a forward sweep of red and black on the rest of the console.

[Eh_nigma]

and just a close up of the stitching I threw in between the two pieces...

[Satsuriku]

directions? pfft, lol its lethbridge man, ill just get the address from ya and i can find my way (unless its on the west side, then ill need directions hahaha) but ya, ill totally stop by either monday or tuesday to check that shit out man :) ill pm ya later

[Gr1m]

have any plans for your steering wheel? if so then what

[Eh_nigma]

The steering wheel? It's already done... the steering wheel itself has something I designed and built - for reasons that are motivated by the loss of a close friend - it's removable.

The way it works, a 14mm nut on the face side of the steering wheel, attached through the wheel to the steering wheel column, needs a 1/4 turn to "crack it" then 1 1/2 turns to free the wheel, and it comes right off.

The wheel itself is a simple wheel... I'll get some pics of it tomorrow and throw them up here before I head out. And Sat, check PM's...

[2fst4u]

looks like you're having fun man. glad to see someone doing something different with their interior. this is pretty much the only topic i'm paying attention to on here right now. it's actually a post about an alero, and not stupid crap someone found in the news. thank you for the breathe of fresh air.

[Eh_nigma]

Hey, no worries - though there's a lot more to this forum than what I'm doing...

I'll say this though, this weekend is going to be a much needed relaxer... Banff and Calgary.

I managed to get a few things done before I left though - the kick panels will be ready for me on Wednseday. With that in mind, the two new speaker grills for the doors will be in on Friday - thus, the doors will be completely done on Friday afternoon.

As for the floor console, that one will be done mid week. More pics definately to follow when I get back at it on Monday.

When it comes to flatdecking the back part, the floor (the sheet of steel), is mounted, "painted" and insulated. Carpet will be put in soon, but come about Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll begin building up the back with the fiber board and panels. And with that, I'm on my way out the door.

Thanks to everyone for the support, and enjoy the weekend.

[Eh_nigma]

Anyone in either the Calgary/Lethbridge/Anywhere in Southern Alberta area, or Winnipeg, have any shops they would recommend looking at getting seats and harnesses from?

[billytheman1188]

Good job man!! that shit looks awesome! man i wish i could do stuff like that.

Keep up the good work, and keep the pics coming!:lol:

[Eh_nigma]

Ah yes... off to go pick up a few parts from the auto wreckers... then tonight, tonight I hope to finish the floor console - if not tonight, then tomorrow.

Managed to fix a bummed out wiper fluid pump. That was fun... none the less, pictures tonight.

[strtrydr]

looks good man

[adam337]

your car is green..green outside with red and black interior = ew. otherwise its alright not my choice but..your car do what you will.

[Eh_nigma]

your car is green..green outside with red and black interior = ew. otherwise its alright not my choice but..your car do what you will.

...:glare: it'll be painted black once the body kit and other things outside the car are finished...

[cavaliers60]

...:glare: it'll be painted black once the body kit and other things outside the car are finished...

Thank God! lol Cause I was going to say Green with black and red trim would be fugly also. :lol: Looks great though!

[Eh_nigma]

Cut, shaped, sanded, and threw on the fiberglass onto the center piece of the floor console... mapped out where the leather/vinyl will go on the main piece, and well... lets just say, long night, but I'll definately have some pics when I'm back. Din-din time.

[Eh_nigma]

SO, a few more update pictures...

First thing I had to do was cruise down to the local wreckers and pick up a few parts, and yes... ummm... that would be the joke behind the first picture.

Second picture... Managed to get the red half of the material down on the floor console. Overtop of this, there's going to be the black material done in the same manner as was shown before on the top half.

Third Picture... the center console section where the stick's going through, well, it's redone a bit - I just can't leave anything the way it was - and here I'm laying down the fiberglass.

Forth? Forget the strokes from the cigarettes as the pack advertises... this is what happens when you distract yourself by lighting a smoke while cutting through parts... mmm, yeah...

The last picture is the initial cut done on the fiberglassing. You can see the new opening that was cut, and the boot will be added in.

Tomorrow, once it hardens, I'll do a bit of polish-sanding, paint it, and glew 'er down. Get the boot done up, and hopefully sew up and throw on the black forward half of the floor console.

What's tomorrow, Friday? Yeah, I'll be going up to Calgary again on Saturday, so, tomorrow's a "git'er done" day. Well, enjoy.

[Vinalero]

Why does everyone drinks Coor's Light? just grab a glass of water, its the same thing, and cost less! :thumb: :p

[Eh_nigma]

Why does everyone drinks Coor's Light? just grab a glass of water, its the same thing, and cost less! :thumb: :p

...leftovers from buddy's 2-4 from the night before... notice today it was R&R?

[pawzbear]

awwww mark u cut your wittle finger.

coors light? sweeeeet. lol. and you need to modify your seat in the first pic.. i think it sits too high and you may want a seatbelt.. or at least an attached steering wheel would be nice.

[Eh_nigma]

...woke up this morning sick as a dog. This really sucks the big one. I think the long nights, early mornings, copious drinking has all caught up to me. Shmeee... did it to myself though. None the less... finish breakfast, get in the garage, and get to work. Hopefully by the end of today the floor console is done, and I can get my ass in gear and finish building up the back and the floors before I head back to work.

[doubleN0alero]

LOL, better be careful..wouldn't want to get pulled over for DUI in your garage...haha. Woudln't that be wonderful to take to court. "but your honor, I was in my garage, and my car doesnt even have seats!"

[Satsuriku]

lol dude, you still need to send me the address so i can pop in and check it out for myself :) check your pm buddy

[TwistedDreams]

I love seeing "as you go" pics keep it up bro

[sorrowfulkiller]

Your car is going to be one sexy beast once your done

[Eh_nigma]

Hey, thanks everyone for the compliments. So, as I sit here smoking, here's a bit of an update...

Picked up a couple pieces - again - and have measured out the size of the aluminium panels that will be rivetted as kick panels on the door panel, and the piece below it.

The pieces for the floor console are measured and cut, as well as the material for the "shifter bag" that will be sewn up as soon as I finish this smoke...

The kick panels and door panels will be finished up as soon as I get the speaker grills from e-bay... so sometime next week. I'm trying to cram in as much as possible, only because of a fishing trip next week. In short, I've got 8 working days left to finish 14 or so worth of work. Long night tonight? Ummm, yes. But, again, once I'm done tonight, I'll throw down some pictures here.

slowly these parts are beginning to stop being taken off or apart, and are on the brink of being put together... all I have to say, it's about bloody time.

[RoetherB]

Dude, seriously, you are my hero. Right now, at this very moment, my alero's dash is sitting in the floor of my living room on top of a bunch of trash bags, and I have been scraping the damn glued-down foam off of it for hours.

What did you do to re-cover your dash? I couldn't find anything online but that disgusting carpet covering garbage. Like 99% of all other Alero owners, my dash covering came loose and started rippling and separating from the dash frame. My plan originally was to just fiberglass the entire dash after ripping off all the fake leather and padding, then sand it down and prime/paint/clear-coat it.

Seriously, your motif is *identical* to what I had in mind, except I am doing blue accents and trim. :) Thanks for the pictures, too. It just makes me that much more confident that the finished product will kick some serious ass! I'll upload some pics and start my own interior re-do thread this weekend sometime.

-Brad

[Eh_nigma]

Oi... WAY too many fumes tonight... everything became, and still is, a bit funny. Too funny.

I'll have pics up in about 30-40 minutes of the floor console, minus the black trim. And hey! I somehow managed to short shift the bloody thing... I'm happy.

Now, smoke, drink, upload, drink... back in a bit...

Brad, thanks, and I'll post something for you when I've got a chance to go into a bit more detail.

[cavaliers60]

Sometime soon, I'm going to start redoing my interior so it doesn't look like crap anymore. lol I will probably need a lot of help from you on how you did some stuff... like taking the dash completely off and stuff... Did you do anything too your doors, like rip the fabric off and put new fabric on???

[Eh_nigma]

Okay, as previously mentioned, update pics...

1. The top part of the floor console, sanded, painted. I actually was surprised how well it turned out.
2. And this is how I started to make the shift bag. Just a cloth, put to shape, couple staples, and trimming. Take it off, cut out the pattern, and then it's a matter of putting stitches to the material.
3. The finished console. The only thing that I need to finish, cut outs for the 'vents' hooking up the lights, and a piece of black trim between the top half and the bottom half.
4. This is it sitting in the car. The dash still needs to be done though.
5. Measuring out kickpanels for the two sides. They will also be going onto the door... can't see the outline though. They'll be sandblasted pieces of aluminium pop riveted in.
6. The board. Progress being made? Yes. Near the end? Nope.

Enjoy.

[pawzbear]

oooh coming together a lil! (its inside the car now at least)

And the planning board is too great, all organized....lol =)

[cavaliers60]

I'm definately going to be asking you for help on taking some stuff apart and how you covered things up... Also what kind of fabric are you using and where did you buy it???

[[ion] C2]

that is amazing work. can't wait to see it all done :thumb:

[p1mptress]

It's looking really good! keep up the good work and eventually it'll all come together. Just don't hurt yourself anymore!

[Satsuriku]

i cant wait to see her in person tomorrow :) thats going to be fucking amazing!!

[Eh_nigma]

Hey, thanks everyone for the compliments and support on this one. And Sats, the pm's sent. We'll have to take a couple pics eh?

Anyway, I just came in town, time to relax, and work out some stuff... this doesn't end... but then again, if I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't be doing it, right?

[clutch1]

Breathtaking work man. It's all so clean, I love the way its turning out!

[BlackJack]

man, all I gotta say is i really LOVE that billet aluminum beer can holder in the console!!!

now get your ass down here to mexi-zona so we can get that turbo put in!

[Eh_nigma]

man, all I gotta say is i really LOVE that billet aluminum beer can holder in the console!!!

now get your ass down here to mexi-zona so we can get that turbo put in!

Sounds like a great road trip... I'll remember this...

[whiteliquid]

That looks good it makes my peepee happy lol.

[pawzbear]

peepee? are you serious?




....lmao

[BlackJack]

consider the age group....

[Eh_nigma]

Hahaha... oh, I better update with something good soon, this threads heading south FAST...

Tomorrow's my sisters birthday party, so I'll try and squeeze in as much as possible, and come Monday, it's high time I start building up the back. See where that takes me.

[Ghadsphi]

this threads heading south FAST...

Tomorrow's my sisters birthday party, so I'll try and squeeze in as much as possible

Reading that was just soooo wrong...

[clutch1]

Rofl!!!! ^^^^

[Eh_nigma]

..surprised you did add the "and come monday"...

[Satsuriku]

lol dude, that was a bad set up!! hahah

hey guys i had the chance to check out the set up Eh_nigma has going and i must say, its fucked right up as to what he has going on, i cant wait to see it done!! i hope i get a chance to help out with some of it cause damn!! lol should see the entire interior, shes torn RIGHT out, hahah real fun to ride in

but good job so far man, im very much impressed :thumb:

[Eh_nigma]

I'm working on installing the 6x9's, and the front console face today. Once that's done, then it's shaping out the floor. Seems simple enough, we'll see in about 12-14 hours where I'm at.

[Eh_nigma]

The place doing my sandblasting is starting to piss me off a bit. Always delays. Junk...

The big thing I'm getting at today, is mapping out the panels for the the amps, the cap, and the subs... then build a sub frame so that these panes can be accessible... long day.

[billytheman1188]

Great work man! its especially nice to see a member on here who consistently works and shows updates as the project moves along! other members would just tell you, but its cool how you keep updating with pics! keep up the good work man, cant wait to see the end result!

[Ghadsphi]

Great work man! its especially nice to see a member on here who consistently works and shows updates as the project moves along! other members would just tell you, but its cool how you keep updating with pics! keep up the good work man, cant wait to see the end result!
Any updated pics of that engine bay Billy?

[billytheman1188]

Any updated pics of that engine bay Billy?
haha, thats funny that u said that, i just posted on the thread i started on that, im working on it though.

[Eh_nigma]

A bit too much late-late night welding, my eyes hurt... this really... really sucks... none the less, a couple advil, and it back to work on the parcel deck. I want to remove the carpet, fiberglass that, but I'm not sure if I'll use the infinity 6x9 covers... or the original ones... its all a matter of what will fit the precut in the deck.

[Satsuriku]

lol dude im gonna have to stop by again if you keep going the way you have been, getting a shit load done in such a short amount of time, very dedicated indeed

[p1mptress]

i want to see more pics!!!!!!!!!

[Eh_nigma]

A lot of time? 12-14 hours a day. That's either in the garage, or running around trying to get parts from other Alero's... total now, 3 other VIN's have contributed to this project...

Anywho, here's some more pictures... no need to yell at a guy...

1. Picked up the parcel deck this morning. This is what I began with. Junk.
2. And this is how I began to get the carpet removed... holy hell that took a while... but, sure enough, after a couple hours, it was gone.
3. Speaker covers for the 6x9's. Just need a mesh cover for the "vent" and trim between the black and red. It's sitting in its place on the P.D., after it's hair cut...
4. The P.D. awaiting fiberglassing.

That's where I'm at right now. Just going to finish supper, then get right back to it.

I'd have pictures of the Sub-Frame, however the car is outside (in the snow) now, as I rolled it out to come and go... a pretty cheesy excuse? Yep. But I'm lacking in motivation to go and take a pic. Anywho, there you go. More pictures of the P.D. Once I'm back tonight...

[Gr1m]

coming along well

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks...

Two more pics. The one completed and the other still needing the mesh put in, but the two 6x9 speaker grills... (they're completed now, just not when the picture was taken, though, they still need trim.

Second pic, the Parcel deck, with the final single piece of fg on it. Gah, let me just say, throwing on a sheet like that, with only one set of hands... though interesting... had a couple hairy moments to it... who knows, maybe next time I'll fiberglass my shoes... or jeans... or what the hell, I'll just wrap it around my face and send it off somewhere on e-bay... my rant is finished.

Tomorrow morning I'll trim it, sand it lightly, throw on a few coats of black, and this piece in particular will only be a 1/2 gloss black. Mount the grills, and throw that picture up. Then, it's off for a fishing trip until Sunday. Unfortnatly the 'ho doesn't float - yet - so she'll have to stay behind.

[Eh_nigma]

Just sitting here and thinking... any comments on "dude, you really shouldn't be doing this", or "man, so much easier if you do it THIS way..." please, PLEASE pass them up... criticism is ALWAYS welcome.

As well, quite a bit is going on all at once. Instead of posting quite a few how-to's, or reposting them unknowingly... if anyone thinks something in this project should be done up as a "how-to" please lemme know. I'd be more than happy to do so.

[pawzbear]

oooh thats it? 2 pics? ahhh ur letting me down =-P

cool though =)

[Eh_nigma]

Ummm... hey... leave a comment like that, and then throw in a new picture as an avatar like that... Thanks... reeeaaallly fair...

More pictures in the morning.

[HazMatt24]

nobody is going to get any work done now, they'll all be staring down Candace's shirt

[pawzbear]

hey at least people know im female now... no more "woah that dude talks like a ditz.."

[Eh_nigma]

hey at least people know im female now... no more "woah that dude talks like a ditz.."


With a look like that? Ummmmm....

Here's something related to the topic... just found the speaker grills I was waiting for. They're Shit. Going to do like the back, and keep the grills stock on the doors... junk...

[sorrowfulkiller]

damn man... you should really tell us after your done how much time and money went into this effort.

I really wish I could do something like this to my car. I don't have near enough experience or time to do it though.

[Satsuriku]

a little how-to on just fiber-glassing would be awesome dude, cause someday i would like to get my center console done up but i have no idea where to even start

[Eh_nigma]

Some disappointing news... went into the garage... because of the cold temp, the fiberglass hasn't set enough yet to mess around with cutting and sanding, let alone painting. So, my dilema... in 30 minutes I'm heading out to Vancouver for a fishing trip... have to leave it.

So, this is probably the weekest update I've made... and Candace#1's going to be all over that.

As for the how-to, Rob, yeah, I'll do that when I get back. The only thing I was thinking, this is my first time Fiberglassing, though it's going well, there are a few guys on this site that are more experienced with it (Silent I believe would be good one to go to). BUT, I will do what I can when I get back, and ensure that if I missed something, someone will add to it.

[pawzbear]

yep youre failing me mark....

kidding. =-P


have fun in Vancouver

[2fst4u]

does anyone know, is there going to be an issue with that fiberglass sticking to the plastic? i always thought you had to prepare the mating surface by drilling holes in it for the resin to bond through. hmmm....

[p1mptress]

You can't take a vacation in the middle of such an important project!! You better get your ass back fast to finish it! :lol: j/k have fun!

[Eh_nigma]

Hey-Hey! Settle down now! I'll be back soon.

As for the isse of the fg sticking to the plastic... wont be an issue, Those sections will be cut free. As for the drilling... that fiberboard it was put on, just before I throw a quick rub of 100 grit sand paper. I found this works well enough to get the bonding agent to get in there... sticks well... especially around the edges.

Candace, I'm beginning to get used to disappointing you.

Anywho, here in Calgary, just making a pit stop to check out a couple seats I'm looking at. :D Very, very nice seats I must say. Will I get them? All sources point to yes, but just not right now.

Upon return I'll be sure to get pictures of the sub-frame in the back when it was being made and the finished frame. First thing I want to finish is insulating and carpeting the floor. Throw in a foot peg, for the left foot. Get the kick panels on the 'running boards' done, throw the center console complete in... and if I have time, switch the bulbs around in the center console to blue. 2 days, should be enough time. OH! Right... and make fun of Candace.

Anywho, pit stop is over, and now it's time to head to Vancouver for some fishing...

[cavaliers60]

I like the speaker grills! You just painted them, right? Looking really good though! And thanks for some of the tips you gave me!

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks a lot. No worries about the tips. The last couple days have been quite a bit of a rush, but as soon as I'm back, possibly on this trip, I'll go into far more detail about what's on the go and answering questions.

[megabyte]

How did you give this piece that carbon fiber look? Did you use a special kind of resin with a woven mat ?

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1588&stc=1&d=1173420576

[Eh_nigma]

That carbon fiber look was just cooincidence. It's just fiberglass over the original piece. I painted it a 1/2 gloss black after it was finished though. That's basically the look most of the pieces inside the car are going to have.

although, this trip is quite a bit of fun this far... just can't seem to get away from the forum.

[Satsuriku]

well glad to hear you got there alright and that your having fun man ^_^

[Eh_nigma]

The roads from Vancouver to Lethbridge ought to be something else, I'm sure. However, we begin the long haul back tonight, and hopefully I'm in Lethbridge by about, oohhhh... 8AM... so what does that mean?

It means that tomorrow I'll be cleaning out the rest of the existing crap from the floor. Insulating it from sound. Throwing down the initial carpet. Monday, by Monday night, I hope to have the new floor shape figured out, and pieces cut. Then, come Tuesday, install the new carpet, which will allow me to then throw in the floor console, shifter, the whole nine yards of what I was working on.

Although the subframe is finished, which I'm quite happy about, I'll have to do the remainder of the panels when I'm in Shilo, so weekend projects. BUT, all in all, with all the minor details, should be carpeted and with a finished floor on or around Tuesday night.

One of those small detailes I was thinking about, was having a 3-prong plug installed somewhere around the floor area, to finally avoid all the converters and adaptors that have to deal with a cigarette lighter... basically the AC adaptor for my laptop...

Anyway, hopefully there's no hickups on the drive back... and I can get something accomplished. I'll be sure to throw on some updates ASAP... picture updates that is.

[Eh_nigma]

Just taking a break for dinner...

The LED's on the climat control have been changed to blue. Done. That's now mounted back in, and the consoles put back overtop of it.

The back panel's sanded, and the paint is trying.

I had to remove the sub-assembly... fuckass... because as I was measuring up the 6x9's, of course, they don't fit. So, tomorrow I'll dremmel in the new size needed. In order to do this, cutting from underneath, I had to remove the two spring-bars from the trunk - holy hell that thing is heavy. None the less... tomorrow morning I'll pick up the 6x9's where I left off.

Lets see... what else.. what else.. OH! Right, how could I forget... the cut, shaped kick panels I sent for sandblasting were waiting for me when I got back from the trip... one problem... not the same panels. They're the same, rough cut panels I started with in the first place... so, this really pissed me off... back to square one.

The floor is also Dyna-matted under where the drivers seat is. Progress is being made... but the 6x9's are the typicall one step forward, two steps back. Hopefully after dinner and a few drinks, I can manage to get more done. Pics will be up with another update, as always, after I'm done tonight.

[Satsuriku]

lol omg man! got an insane amount done :)

ya man, the roads from vancouver to lethbridge sux!! the way i took last month, the raod from Hope and 80 km east in the mountains........bloody insane at night!!! damn near deadly!

but hey dude, ill give ya a call later in the week if you got some time so i can check out your progress again :)

[Eh_nigma]

For sure man - and yeah, mudslides added 3 hours worth of detours... not a fun trip.

[Satsuriku]

lol never ran into those but we did run the risk of being in an avalanche

[Eh_nigma]

Okay, picture updates... most of these pics will just reiterate what I've been talking about before...

The first picture is of the kick-panels I was waiting for, for... oh, over a week and a half. Like I said, I had sent these in matching the cut - paper outlines - and shape needed. All that needed to be done was to get clearcoat overtop of these, and drill in the rivet holes... this is what I got back. A rough cut, unshaped.

I'm thinking they screwed them up some how, not to mention mine were 22 guage, and measuring these, they're 20 guage. I wont know until I call them tomorrow... ought to be a good phone call.

The second picture, shows the new blue LED's in the climate control. Nothing too special. I'm just glad I got it finished. Crappy picture, but, shmee...

Third picture, The white outline is a rough guide as to what I need to cut to get those new 6x9's to fit. I'll be doing that with a dremmel tomorrow.

Forth picture - the Parcel Deck. The covers are only placed overtop to give the look, as well as the parcel deck will be getting a dull-clear coat. Last thing I need is for this piece to reflect sunlight or headlights into the rear view mirror.

Final picture is a quick shot of the subframe that the boards will be mounted to. It's hard to picture the shape inside the car, but I'll throw that picture up once I've remounted it.

Anyway, that's it for tonight. More work tomorrow.

[Satsuriku]

your gonna have to show me how you did your climate controls man, i tryed doing that last summer and well lol lets just say only half on my climate controls lights up lol

[billytheman1188]

your gonna have to show me how you did your climate controls man, i tryed doing that last summer and well lol lets just say only half on my climate controls lights up lol


I would love to do the blue LEDs under the climate control too, i think you should make a "how-to":rolleyes2: it would be nice to have the controls match my cd player

[Eh_nigma]

^^Done and done, I'll fire one up tomorrow afternoon for you guys.

[adam337]

i take back any bad things i might have said except the you need to paint the car when youre done which you are. anyways im liking this project unlike some others that are going on. keep it up.

[Eh_nigma]

Thank you very much!

[cavaliers60]

It's lookin good man! Keep it up!

[DOHC_tuner]

Ive Been Watching Your Project And I Give You Respect For The Total Custom Job You Have Done So Far, Especially Since Your Doing It And Not Sending It To Some Shop To Do It For You. Keep It Up And I Cant Wait For The Final Look

[sound_xtreme]

pretty much all the major aleros on here were done by the owners, not "some shop"

[p1mptress]

Looking good. Just wondering if your going to put an aftermarket cd player in or leave the stock one in?

[Eh_nigma]

Aftermarket... Kenwood, Full din, touch screen...

[billytheman1188]

Aftermarket... Kenwood, Full din, touch screen...
damn dude, your going all out, this sh*t is gonna look niiiice. Thanks for making that "how-to" too, i appreciate it.

[natedawg9640]

Ive Been Watching Your Project And I Give You Respect For The Total Custom Job You Have Done So Far, Especially Since Your Doing It And Not Sending It To Some Shop To Do It For You. Keep It Up And I Cant Wait For The Final Look

not to go off topic but wow... why in gods name did you waste all that time capitalizing each word?

[Eh_nigma]

A long, long day... finished a bit of work today...

1st Pic - Pounding out the metal... this really, REALLY pissed me off. They replaced the aluminium I had made because they 'had an accident' they couldn't justify. So they cut new pieces and such... that's not the point... in shaping, there's marks left from the rubber hammer, then there's the sanding out of any scrapes or dents, smoothing it out, and drilling in the rivet holes. All of which should be done prior to sand blasting. Well, I said screw it, cut, shaped, sanded down, and polished it up... (from a video clip, so yeah, qualities not all that great).

2nd Pic is the side by side comparison. Self explanitory.

3rd Pic, the holes... cut for the 6x9, and finally,

4th Pic, 6x9's installed. Just need to throw in some "silicone" and that's that. That "bubblegum" shit is a bitch to work with. Much needed, but a bitch none the less. Anywho, yeah... tomorrow I'll remount the sub-frame inside, snap a pic so you can get the idea of the new shape in the back. Then the Parcel Deck will be covered, and blah-blah-blah... it's 3:30 in the morning, I'm tired...

What else tomorrow?... right... finish up the other three panels - nothing like getting the brushed/polished aluminium look by hand. Don't get me wrong, I love metal working, the old way - no English Wheel...

Dynamat the floor, take pics for a how-to on the LED's in the climate control, install the bloody floor console... what else... what else... I think that's about it, unless I'm forgetting something...

[Eh_nigma]

Alright, I do apologize for the delays in getting that "How-To" up...

Just taking a quick break for lunch. 2 Panels are finished, 2 more kick panels to go (for both the doors).

The How-To pictures are taken, and I'll be sure to throw up a good write-up later on tonight, so you should all have that ready in the AM for those who want to see it.

I was thinking of throwin in a How-To on metal working in the manner I'm doing it, but, well, that idea went out the window.

None the less... after lunch I'll be mounting in the Sub-Assembly, then installing the Parcel Deck. After that's happily finished, I'll be laying in the dynomat in layers, then installing the center/floor console, and this should give a rough idea as to what the layout of the car will be.

My arms are killing me from pounding these panels, so I might do the last two tomorrow.

None the less, I need to find a way to be able to post up new pics - as I'm beginning to run out of the alotted space FAST. Needless to say, pics up tonight, as always.

And, before I drift off back to the garage, thanks to everyone for the compliments, advice, critiques, and support. It's been helping a lot.

[03alerospl]

Goddamn Your fast man. liken what I see, keep the updates a rollin.
Can't wait to see it all put together
Good work Bud

[Satsuriku]

awesome man, expect a phone call from me either tonight or tomorrow after im done at the gym :)

[Eh_nigma]

awesome man, expect a phone call from me either tonight or tomorrow after im done at the gym :)

Expect me to be in the garage... ;)

[Eh_nigma]

Okay, quick update...

First pic is the dynomatted floor sections - they're thrown where they are due to the exhaust. This dynomat was specifically intended to remove outside/exhaust noise.

Second pic is the sub-frame installed, and primed. Gives an idea of the profile that will be used.

Third pic - short shifter... not to clear in this pic, I'll get one later on that sums things up in the day time.

Forth pic is the lights done, longer exposure, to give the effect of the center/floor console. Note the cupholder...

Enjoy.

[p1mptress]

looking good!! So when ur done with your car feel free to make a trip up here and do my interior too!

[Eh_nigma]

hahaha... I'll PM you with my contact info ;)

[pawzbear]

ooohhh glow-y colors....

and does it REALLY have 8 jets mounted on the back of it like Chris says????

[Oldsnut]

Lookin GREAT!!!

[sorrowfulkiller]

shit man, looks like all you need now is a hottub fitted in there somewhere xD

[tomije87]

I am completely enjoyin' that cupholder of yours. Keep up the good work!

[Eh_nigma]

I am completely enjoyin' that cupholder of yours. Keep up the good work!


Before BlackJack says it... makes finding my beer easier at night.:lol:

[pimpalero2003]

love the center console

[cherrington17]

amazing work Mark#1. :lol:

love'n the center console. Your definitely going to be an inspiration for if/when i redo mine.

I think i might have to find a way to set the HVAC lights to change color w/ the rest of my themes... hmm... obviously you replaced them w/ LEDs. is that 3v in there, or 12v? straight solder in/out application or did you actually put resistors on the board?

[pawzbear]

hahaha cherry baby...
Mark #1 =-P

still funny.. love it =D

[Satsuriku]

same here :)

i plan on redoing mine for sure, but that wont be til next summer and thats the soonest i can even think about it

[Eh_nigma]

amazing work Mark#1. :lol:

love'n the center console. Your definitely going to be an inspiration for if/when i redo mine.

I think i might have to find a way to set the HVAC lights to change color w/ the rest of my themes... hmm... obviously you replaced them w/ LEDs. is that 3v in there, or 12v? straight solder in/out application or did you actually put resistors on the board?

I want to finish the How-To on it, but yes, combination of solder in/out, but the resisters were SMD's (6 mili-ohms...)... more detail on it later...

And thanks for all the compliments everyone...

Tonight will be the last and final update on this, as I'm heading to Shilo tomorrow, back to work, so it'll be left to weekends. Just want to finish installing the parcel deck, and I think I might tackle the component speakers tonight as well.

I hope nobody minds if I cut my night in the garage short, and go for a few beers...

[Eh_nigma]

Alrighty folks, last update..

First pic, sanding down the mount for the component speakers
Second pic, side by side comparison, old and new
Third pic, driver side mounted
Forth pic, the completed parcel deck.

[pawzbear]

it looks like your sitting on air in the first pic mark....! =-P

[HazMatt24]

it looks like your sitting on air in the first pic mark....! =-P

I think it looks like he's sqautting over the bowl

[Satsuriku]

amazing work dude, hope all goes well and hopfully you'll be just as productive back home as you were here :)

[burg03]

cant wait to see it done

[pawzbear]

I think it looks like he's sqautting over the bowl

ew!!!!
and mark said to me that he was floating... huh??
MARK!!!!! dont confuse me like this!!!!

[Eh_nigma]

I'm trying my best not to confuse you... who's got two thumbs and floats while sanding? This guy...

As for working on the car, things are a bit slow, getting myself ready for work, and new place... but, work will continue. April 3rd as it stands is the date set for installing my sound system. :) I'll enjoy it, I'm sure...

Anywho, I'm going to go and relax, for the first time in a long time, acoiding the drinky-drinky... not feeling to well today.

[greenbastard]

your car is going to be FUCKING SICK. can't wait until it's done. by the way i have to go to lethbridge for a wedding late June, that's where all this it happening right? if it is i want to see this...

[Gr1m]

ya i just gotta save up like 700 and im gonna start my interior

[Eh_nigma]

I love seeing others projects, there's just something about watching the progress. I really do appreciate the compliments, criticisms, and support from everyone. Really does help.

GB, about Lethbridge in late June? I might be there. Right now I'm in Shilo, MB, drove through Regina at about 4AM on Friday... I'm working out of Shilo now, but with the work schedule time will be short... so, updates will still come, just not as often. The whole interior I hope to have finished by approximately June/July. Then the suspension etc., and the body. Body/Paint will be done hopefully by Spring.

[Satsuriku]

dude you should come down for street wheelers, i was actually thinking about trying to get a meet going for that weekend in july, that would be awesome!

[Eh_nigma]

ummmm YES! YES! Excellent Idea

[Satsuriku]

what i would like to do if we get enough ppl, is im gonna steal marcs idea from ASS and make a little documentary but i need to find someone that has a cam i can borrow for a bit, i got adobe premiere so i can render and edit the footage how i please :)

[Eh_nigma]

Picked up the 10 Farad Cap and the deck (Kenwoods KENDNX7100, with built in Nav). $2200 right there, but, shmee... so that, the amps, and the subs and 6"s will be installed on Monday, everything else is already good to go... so, some progress is being made...

[cavaliers60]

we need pics!! lol haven't seen any recent pics!!!

[Eh_nigma]

Hahaha... I just got back to Shilo at work... and another issue is that I've maxed out how many pictures I can upload... any suggestions out there on what I can do?

[antichrysler]

This is gonna be pretty sweet when it's done. I wish I knew how to do half this shit

[Eh_nigma]

I said it before, and I'll say it again, we all come out of the womb knowing the same amount. Man, I'll tell you, up to a few days before I do something, I know very little about how to do it. I coast through this site - there's A LOT of information here. If I can't find it, or need more advice, I simply ask some of the guys that have done it, and get their input on it. Then, try it out.

[cherrington17]

i stopped using the account here.. if they have another hacking problems, all the pics disappear. (had to re-pic my how-to's) so i started using photobucket. you can also download "flock" that works with firefox, for mass uploadings. works for me.

and keep up the good work. :thumb:

[Gr1m]

i did the same thing with my air ride, i had no idea what to expect until i started it, and then i was able to do it by myself. you should of seen me, no electrician experience and i was trying to wire up these relays and all these grounds lmao, needless to say after i got th hang of it its easy.

[Eh_nigma]

Went out and got price quotes for the Rims today. I have to wait until about next week sometime to get everything (as its the same place I'm getting the audio products/deck from, a bit of a discount follows).

It's either the RS7's http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/RS7Anthracite.jpg or the OR52's http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/OR52Anthracite.jpg

Not quite sure as of yet, and price isn't the issue. The body style will be a 1-1.5 inch drop, Kato Kombat kit (slightly modified), Extreme Dimensions Sniper Wing as a spoiler, Extreme Dimensions Type IV Hood Scoop over top my air intake, and two scoops where the quarter windows are. The entire car will be a gloss black. The only thing other than black will be the grill mesh, rotors, parts of the rim, and the lip of the exhaust coming out the same place as I have the one on there now, just through the side skirt.

Any input?

[p1mptress]

I like the RS7's!! They would look hot!

[Eh_nigma]

I'm liking the 7 spokes as well. The rims would be 17x7, with the optional center hub cap, but I'd have to do something to that as well...

[pawzbear]

i like the 6 spoke.
(as i already told you.. lol)

[adam337]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=dspWheel&MODEL=LM1%20%285S%29&color=CHROME

FTW!

[pawzbear]

pshh no...
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/atitalia/swap/at_inox_ci3_l.jpg

FTW!

[Eh_nigma]

sigh... my plan falls over deaf chromed ears again...

[pawzbear]

shush Mark =-P

[Eh_nigma]

and another quick little update, the Audio Install is pushed until the 13th... Friday, the 13th... fits the racing reaper I guess... between now and then? Probably going to FG some more parts and what not... A Pillars, as the Vinyl paint is blistering on the pass side... it was only a matter of time anyway...

[ptrudel]

ya, i think the rs7's will go better with the look you're goin for

[billytheman1188]

Went out and got price quotes for the Rims today. I have to wait until about next week sometime to get everything (as its the same place I'm getting the audio products/deck from, a bit of a discount follows).

It's either the RS7's http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/RS7Anthracite.jpg or the OR52's http://www.enkei.com/jpeg%20files/Wheels/OR52Anthracite.jpg

Not quite sure as of yet, and price isn't the issue. The body style will be a 1-1.5 inch drop, Kato Kombat kit (slightly modified), Extreme Dimensions Sniper Wing as a spoiler, Extreme Dimensions Type IV Hood Scoop over top my air intake, and two scoops where the quarter windows are. The entire car will be a gloss black. The only thing other than black will be the grill mesh, rotors, parts of the rim, and the lip of the exhaust coming out the same place as I have the one on there now, just through the side skirt.

Any input?


ehhh, im not liking the rims u put up there.....not trying to be a dick, just my opinion. Heres a set of rims u need to get......
http://www.wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=dspWheel&MODEL=CHAMPION&color=BLACK%20(GLOSS%20FINISH)

THOSE ARE AWESOME!!!:coolio:

[ptrudel]

^how do you know what they look like? there's no pictures

[billytheman1188]

lmao, thats weird, umm, well go to wheelmax, put in the info about your car, then search the rims, these rims are on the first page, black with chrome lip, they are called "TORK CHAMPION BLACK (GLOSS FINISH)", 3rd row down, 3rd rim in.

[ptrudel]

yeah those are pretty nice too

[Eh_nigma]

Those are nice rims... but just too much of the chromed bolts around each spoke, and that I'm not a fan of. They are alright rims though - to each their own.

[clutch1]

pshh no...
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/atitalia/swap/at_inox_ci3_l.jpg

FTW!

I think I've seen those on an Alero once.. didn't like them at all.
The face is too flat, it reflects like a mirror so you don't get the nice shiny chrome look, and half the time the rims look gunmetal, because they're reflecting the pavement. As opposed to more angles or curves which reflects lots of things and give a better effect.

At least in my opinion, which is far from perfect, lol.

[Eh_nigma]

agreed. I'm looking for something just gloss black to match the car and body style that will be going on. I was planning on putting the "k & cross" tattoo I have on my hand as an insent on those hub caps that come with them as well.

[2fst4u]

well, the car's definately going to be unique, as it seems has been your plan from day one. i've never seen the raw fiberglass styling on interior pieces. it will be different.
as for rims, of course i'm partial to my 5Zigen OSV knock-offs, but it sounds like you're getting a nice little discount on yours. you should do a little photoshop of what you want the exterior to look like. it sounds unique, especially the part about the scoops on the rear windows.
did you ever end up finishing that how-to? i can't seem to find anything.

[Eh_nigma]

The how to is written up, I'm just running on getting the pictures set up to get the links easily accessible so people can get a good view of what needs to be done.

As for photoshopping... that's a bit difficult as, well... I don't have the programs with me.

[Satsuriku]

The how to is written up, I'm just running on getting the pictures set up to get the links easily accessible so people can get a good view of what needs to be done.

As for photoshopping... that's a bit difficult as, well... I don't have the programs with me.

hop on msn sometime man and ill shoot ya over my cracked copy :)

[Kilroy]

May I hazard a guess and say you are with the PPCLI and not 1RCHA?? I ask this, because I am an FCS tech with 1RCHA. I'd like to ask you a favour while you got your rear deck apart. Could you take some detailed pics of how the remote door lock module is wored in? I have the module, but it wasn't an option on my 99. I got the module and keyfobs off of someone on this forum, and would like to be able to hook them up so I can have keyless entry. Also, since you mentioned a few donor cars have helped you out, any chance you have the dash piece with the foglight switch in it?

And last but certainly not least, that is some damn fine work you got going there. I am definetly going to be looking for it on base when it is done. Me, I just a plain old regular 99 Alero with the 6cyl in it that I bought when I got back from Afghanistan in Aug 06. I love the car. See ya ln the streets dude.

[Eh_nigma]

2VP buds!! Nothing against the guns though... PM me, and I'll most certainly help you out as much as possible. I think meeting in person would be the easiest way of dealing with this... any chance of meeting at the ranks at some point?

[Eh_nigma]

i've never seen the raw fiberglass styling on interior pieces. it will be different.


I was bummin' around with the stuff, and really liked the look. That'll be the foundation of the panels. Once these black panels are all done, and mounted. Then I can map out, shape, and make a center cover piece - also fiberglassed, but smooooth, and polished. Likely Gunmetal. This piece will also incorporate the cover for that 10 Farad Cap. as well. So, the back wont be completely black-raw-fiberglass.

As well, the outer edges of the sub-assembly (from the edge to the interior body of the car), it will be the same smoothed polished gunmetal fiberglass. This pattern of raw black and polished gunmetal will also adorn the ceiling of the car as well.

Until last night I thought about making these pieces red, but that would have been a bit much. None the less... that's about all I have on that right now.

[cavaliers60]

no pictures?????

[Eh_nigma]

Nope, no pictures - yet. Come Easter weekend though, I'll be doing quite a bit more fiberglassing. So, yeah... hopefully then there's going to be more for pictures.

[Eh_nigma]

Well, I managed to finish pounding out the metal pieces for those kickboards... I'll be rivetting them in about an hour - just got some good news right now, so I'm a bit delayed... but, I'll have links to pictures posted later on tonight...

[Eh_nigma]

Alright, in the midst of quite a few phone calls, and still "recovering" from food poisoning... bleh... here's a quick picture of the drivers side nearly complete.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/panel.jpg

The Piece there is quite reflective - you can still see some of my finger prints. There's going to be a second long strip going behind that. Soon after I'll have the other side done, along with the door panels.

[Satsuriku]

nicely done dude! shes comming along rather good!!

[megabyte]

Cool idea! Those door sills that are available on eBay would've looked nice there too:

http://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/95/fc/65ea_1_b.JPG

[Eh_nigma]

aaaahhhhhh shhhhhit...

But, looking at them, I don't think that the shape would fit that well... there's a bit too much of a curve on the sill near the front to fit a flat piece...

[megabyte]

lol, here's a link to the auction (http://cgi.ebay.ca/2-ALERO-aluminum-door-sills-Oldsmobile-chrome-sill_W0QQitemZ230111972961QQcategoryZ33705QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) (or just search for alero door sills) in case you change your mind. I've always thought they would look nice. Measurements are 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) by 19 inch ( 48cm); they do seem a lot beefier in the picture though.

[Eh_nigma]

You know... I could use those somewhere else in the car though... I'm sold. Thanks for the find! Much appreciated. Chalk up another reason why I love this site...

[Eh_nigma]

Yep, bought them, and should be in within a week or so. I think I'll be putting it in as a center piece on the new back-deck area being built up. Seeing as the exterior will be completely shaved in the end, with no logo's, I should have it somewhere eh? Thanks again for the heads up.

[cavaliers60]

lol I always had the idea to somehow cut out the word alero with the olds' symbol next to it, then have it light up blue at night..... never got around to it though....

[Eh_nigma]

to get that right, I'd recommend finding someone with access to a CNC machine for exact cutting. But that would look pretty bloody sweet! Good idea Cav

[SLVRalero]

cool interior man, first time seeing this thread, very interesting reading from the beginning and the pics were great. good job!

[TurboAleroGT40]

Hey dude nice work , are you willing to come to Aruba to costume make my inter??? lol
whah
Nice man very nice

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks for the compliments... to be honest with you guys... right now I'm setting up the basics for my own side project works... once the Alero's done, it'll be a "show piece" for what I can do... so, like I said, thank you very much... but wait until about late June early July (Before Street Wheelers Rob), and see the finished product... but Aruba eh? Where abouts is that?

[TurboAleroGT40]

It's a little island in the caribbean sea.

[Eh_nigma]

...uuuummmm.... ...tell ya what... whenever you're in mainland Canada... pm me, we'll do lunch ;)

[TurboAleroGT40]

Whaha sure, lol

[Kilroy]

Here's the sill plates ya should put on.

http://i1.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/95/ed/67c5_2.JPG


Of course you'll have alter how the doors open. :haha: :yahoo:

[pawzbear]

ARUBA FTW!!!!

great island =-P

[Eh_nigma]

Baffin Island! Mmmm MMM! This time of year, it's the place to be! *how can a Canadian compete with islands like that?* All I have to offer is Vancouver Island. Want it? Take it. Bunch of long haired, greasy, draft dodgin, tree huggin civi's...

...I'm kidding... relax...

[TurboAleroGT40]

Wahhahaaa..
you should come here to relax on the white sandy beaches whahah

[Eh_nigma]

Oh, I'm used to white "sand" alright... wish the bloody stuff would finally just melt

[TurboAleroGT40]

wahaha, hmm well, you can send some over here. lol

[strtrydr]

damn dude ... this project has come a long way in a short time and I definitely have to give you props for tackling something that you didn't have any real experience with until you had it completed.

Keep up the great work.

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Tonight, tonights a night for relaxing. In the next couple days I'm taking a course from Lockheed Martin (love being a gunner of types). So, its on hold until Easter weekend.

The plan, as it stands, is come Thursday night, I'll be posting links to pictures of the finished kick panels... heck, I might finish one completely tonight. Otherwise, I want to fiberglass the A-Pilars, and begin redoing the door panel. I'm going to begin with the one on the Pass. side.
Only issue, I need to come in and talk to the guy who is doing the speaker install so I know where to and where not to Fiberglass... I'm thinking to just do it, and he'll cut where is necessary.

I'm giving myself about 2 weeks on the door panels, as I'll only be working after work and on weekends...

[Eh_nigma]

OH! And I picked up trimming - chord - for everything, so I'll also be slowly working over that... measured out what I needed to trim ahead of time... 12 meters so far... shit...

[Satsuriku]

lol very nice dude!! ya i cant wait to see her come july man, were gonna have a hell of a good time!!

[Eh_nigma]

I certainly hope so... certainly hope so

[pawzbear]

lol very nice dude!! ya i cant wait to see her come july man, were gonna have a hell of a good time!!



Not until i have a good time with him first...
...eh?


oh, Mark, heres your que.... ;)

[Eh_nigma]

1000! Shweet...

hey, wait a minute... Candace #1, you're too much fun buds...

[sorrowfulkiller]

Man... that is one sexy interior... after my turbo install and such I may just do what you're doing and replace everything... although I'll get the fabric done professionally... probably do the rest myself though... and cav, that would be an awesome idea with the olds symbol and alero lighting up at night...
You could have that in the middle of the two back racing seats, in the fiberglass between two subs, lighting up to the music xD probably have some plexiglass right behind them and after that... the leds

[Eh_nigma]

^^^thanks, and yeah, CAV, also have colour changing LED's... options with lighting are ALWAYS good...

[strtrydr]

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Tonight, tonights a night for relaxing. In the next couple days I'm taking a course from Lockheed Martin (love being a gunner of types). So, its on hold until Easter weekend.

The plan, as it stands, is come Thursday night, I'll be posting links to pictures of the finished kick panels... heck, I might finish one completely tonight. Otherwise, I want to fiberglass the A-Pilars, and begin redoing the door panel. I'm going to begin with the one on the Pass. side.
Only issue, I need to come in and talk to the guy who is doing the speaker install so I know where to and where not to Fiberglass... I'm thinking to just do it, and he'll cut where is necessary.

I'm giving myself about 2 weeks on the door panels, as I'll only be working after work and on weekends...

And what course would that be ... sorry if the question seeks odd but I work on F-16's so that name got my attention.

[Eh_nigma]

the Lockheed Martin thing - target recognition and training systems...

[Eh_nigma]

Ahhhh, good news... I have a new garage to work out of... was more than welcomed in at the car club here on base. Pretty slick... full stand alone paint/prep building (VERY nice), and an 8 bay garage for everything else. My god... it's a modders heaven.

And with that, I add that starting tomorrow, I'll be in there tinkering around, SO, unlike I previously feared... there is no longer a cause for any pause in progress on this project - minus the military schedule, eh Pawz?

This is good. I'm happy. Now, instead of driving to Wendy's for a late night craving, I just drive 2 minutes into a garage and tinker around... Expect pics sometime tomorrow night.

[strtrydr]

the Lockheed Martin thing - target recognition and training systems...

mmm ... tasty

I would like to see what they are working on now :) ... the only thing I have experience with is th LANTIRN pods so good luck to you and I wish I was in your place.

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks man.

[Eh_nigma]

Got into the garage tonight... a few things happened... finished one of the kick panels. Got the 'cover' for the steering wheel cover prepped and ready for fiberglassing tomorrow. Made the rough cut in the A-Pilar on the drivers side - this is where 8 of the indicator lights from the dash will be going. Tried a new paint out, I like it - this will be the same paint used on the other fiberglassed pieces going down the middle in the back. Here are the links to the pics:

kick panel - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/kickpanels.jpg
rough cut - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/roughcut.jpg
prepped cover - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/prepped.jpg
new colour one - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/newcolour.jpg
new colour two - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/newcolour2.jpg


Tomorrow, fiberglassing the A-Pilars, the same cover seen, mapping out the interior, and finishing off the other kick panel. In the afternoon, I'll likely being constructing the top cover for the back of the interior's sub-assembly. That ought to be fun.

Edge.

[pawzbear]

ooohhhh piccies piccies.. i love marks piccies..... ;)

[Eh_nigma]

I'll be sure to hop in them more often for you then ;)

[pawzbear]

pffft i get plenty anyways ;)

[Eh_nigma]

...touche...

As another quick update, The A-Pilars will also be a split pattern... mostly the carbon/paint over the fiberglassed piece, but where the 3 inch wide piece in front of the dash meets up with the bottom of the A-pilar, it'll be a black mold in with it... errr... it'll make more sense tomorrow night.

[cherrington17]

gotta love how that center vent NEVER really lines up right, after you take it out. No matter what, you can always see a small gap somewhere. :glare:

looking good mark! what are these "indicator" lights for?

hmm... if i go into "edit" indi-c-ator is spelled right... but as soon as i click "save" it replaces the C with NK. :huh:

[Eh_nigma]

In the A-Pilar? Oh, it'll be the main 8 warning lights from the instrument face (Ie., check engine, change oil, etc...)

In the end, the instruments will be replaced - I'm looking at the nexus line from autometer. But, hi-ho, hi-ho, back to the garage I go...

[cavaliers60]

Looks really good so far!

[Eh_nigma]

so, home for lunch... all I want to finish today is the sanding, filling, and smoothing of the A-pilars, getting them painted, as well as the steering wheel column cover - the FG on that one's drying as we speak, should be ready for tonight - I hope.

Other than that, things are good... the driver's A-Pilar is in the prep room, ready to be painted, the pass side still has to be filled and sanded. Should take about 2 hours to get it ready for painting.

What else... ...I might pull off the driver door panel, and get that ready for some work... shouldn't be too much I don't think... just a matter of redoing the leather, painting up the door handles, repainting the red parts, and applying the sheet metal...

We'll see how tonight goes...

[AsianAlero]

great job man... how did u change the lights in the climate control? i took it apart before but the lights looked soldered in...

[adam337]

^Try the HOW TO section?

[Eh_nigma]

great job man... how did u change the lights in the climate control? i took it apart before but the lights looked soldered in...


I wrote a how to on it, check it out, and I hope this helps... if it doesn't, or there's some questions - just PM me, and I'll answer you. In turn, I'll post it on the thread, so that if someone else has the same question, we're slick...


So, 12:20, back from the garage... I'm tired... but here's what's done...

The Driver door panels completely ripped apart on the garage floor. The top piece is stripped, sanded, fiberglassed, and curing as we speak. In the morning, it'll be polished up and sprayed with the gunmetal colour. The other piece, the black, will be reappoulstered (sp?) tomorrow with new black material. Junk. It's cut, and the game plan is set on how I'm going to do it, but it's still going to be a bitch. As well, the other pieces are going to be repainted to the new red I'm using. Then the kick panels will be rivetted to it. What else... oh, yeah, that little green light inside the door lock switch will be replaced for blue.

That's about it for that door panel...

The center "bend" in the sub-assembly was cut, will be welded upside down, but this will all make sense once I actually finish that area.

What else... what else... oh yes, the A-Pilars are prepped for painting tomorrow morning. The forward piece on the upper dash will also be painted tomorrow - the gunmetal colour. That's all prepped and waiting to go.


Why no pictures? Because its 12:35 am, and I'm beat. So, I'm going to go to bed, but tomorrow there will be quite a few pics - 2 days worth.

Goodnight.

[cavaliers60]

woohoo!! Two days worth of pics! :yahoo:

[02Alero]

that interior is starting to look awsome man. where did you get those silver gages from

[Eh_nigma]

Thanks. Those silver guages are from speedhut... though only temporary... soon enough they'll be replaced with full guages from autometer.

Alright... so, update...

The plan changed slightly, focused on getting the 6" in the door... what a bitch of a job that was... Anyway, pictures are worth a million words, and I don't have much time...


Drivers Door Panel - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00225.jpg
Top piece FG'd - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00235.jpg
New Door Handle - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00250.jpg
A-Pilar being painted - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00262.jpg
Piece of dash being painted - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00259.jpg
6" mounted - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00247.jpg
Subs and Amps still to be installed - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00252.jpg
Cut in the sub assembly - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00257.jpg
Lock light changed for red - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00264.jpg

This is why I'm not working as fast, a nice distraction - the panels came in from painting

black Pearl with blue cover - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00253.jpg
Helmet - you'll be seeing this airbrush pattern again... - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00254.jpg
The bike itself - http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/kostucha/DSC00256.jpg

[cherrington17]

looking good. :thumb: Keep it up, mark!

[Gr1m]

great i wish i had a garage that i could actually fit my car in and work on it

[billytheman1188]

you have the same subs as me, good choice:coolio:

[Eh_nigma]

you have the same subs as me, good choice:coolio:


What's this?


Anyway, I came home early today, just to watch the Leafs get knocked out of the playoffs... what can I say... cuts deep.

Not much was done today. Painted the fuse box cover - wow - and sanded down the fiberglass, I'm really beginning to hate that stuff... Anyway, as it stands, and tomorrow everything is closed, not much to be done... however, come Tuesday-Thurs, the door panel on the drivers side will be finished - except for the window crank handle... those I'm still waiting on. Otherwise, done... then onto the pass side to do the same thing.

[Eh_nigma]

I'm taking a couple days off because of personal reasons. I'll have updates up in a few days. I apologize for the delays.

[p1mptress]

What's this?
Anyway, I came home early today, just to watch the Leafs get knocked out of the playoffs... what can I say... cuts deep.
To bad the Leafs go cut out b/c it would of been a good game against Buffalo. But than again i'm happy they did b/c they're a bigger threat to Buffalo than the Islanders. :yahoo: Can't wait for the playoff games to start!!!!


On another note. I have the same Infinity's as you they're great speakers!

[cavaliers60]

Now if only I had the time and knowledge to take those door panels apart..... probably would have came out 10 times better....

[Satsuriku]

hey dude! looking good bro!! she keeps getting better and better with each update!!!

[pawzbear]

lol theres like.. only one screw holding them on.. otherwise its just cheap plastic clip thingies. wedge it and it pulls right on off.

[billytheman1188]

lmao, we all have the same subs:rolleyes2: yes, they are great subs, they hit hard, but make sure you "break them in" for the first few months:coolio:

[p1mptress]

lol theres like.. only one screw holding them on.. otherwise its just cheap plastic clip thingies. wedge it and it pulls right on off.

I have a 4-dr with a screw under the door handle thing and one under the reflector.

[pawzbear]

yeh thats what i meant ;)

its been awhile... since we installed my new 4x6's... i just remember it was easy as shit getting them off, a little more difficult poppin them back in all lined up correctly

[HazMatt24]

i just remember it was easy as shit getting them off, a little more difficult poppin them back in all lined up correctly

there is a dirty comment in there somewhere it's just too early for me to twist the words

[Satsuriku]

there is a dirty comment in there somewhere it's just too early for me to twist the words

lol i think it spoke for itself, no twisting needed :lol:

[cavaliers60]

lol theres like.. only one screw holding them on.. otherwise its just cheap plastic clip thingies. wedge it and it pulls right on off.

sorry... should have explained it a bit more... I know how to get the door panels off the car, I just wasn't sure on the pulling the pieces of the door panel apart....

[Eh_nigma]

Cav... the parts of the door are mainly held together by plastic caps from on one piece, going through holes drilled in the other one, then melted down. It's a PITA sometimes. You have to dremel the top of the caps, ever so carefully, in order to leave enough of these caps to be able to pass them through again, and screw them down. In my case it's easy - rivets will be used, otherwise, not many other options.